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ReaperAle Sleighor Double IPA

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
2883.67/5.03.65/5.0Special9.1%63.6Snifter, Tulip
Commercial Description:
Don't be fooled by the label depicting a Grim Reaper Santa Claus in a sleigh pulled by skeletal reindeer - this is not a Christmas Ale. "Sleighor" is an Imperial India Pale Ale. The intense hop bitterness, flavor and aroma will dominate at first. To complement, the body has a complex blend of malt and alcohol flavors. The ABV is 9.1%, and the IBU's are pushing the mid 80s. The entire family of Cascade hops is used. Cascade, Centennial and Columbus are spread throughout the boil, and a huge sack of Amarillo for dry hopping. The hop combination gives this brew a distinct profile true to its IPA roots. The presentation is clear copper with a thick tan head, coupled with billowing citrus and floral hop aroma. "Do You Dare" to enjoy this fine ale from the Reaper? Brewed at Sudwerk for ReaperAle.
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 mar (1822), Dallas, Texas, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/515/20
Oct 29, 2009  
deep ruby with a cream head. nose is piney citrus frest hops. decent thickness with hops and citrus notes tagged with a slight bitter finish.


 Bov (5425), Bienne, Switzerland
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/104/514/20
Oct 28, 2009  
courtesy of fiulijn - dark blond-orange colour with a persistent beige foam; nice lace; solidly hoppy with notes of flowers and cream; moderate carbonation and with a solid malt body; slightly sticky; very robust bitterness, long and very bitter flowery finish - a one-dimensional hop bomb


 mmmbeer (745), Austin, Texas, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/102/513/20
Oct 27, 2009  
22 oz. bottler served in shaker- poured a mildly turbid darkened copper with shades of brown, low carbonation, very still thin white head with several frog eyes formed upon the liquid surface. Aroma of a caramel malt, piney hops, with a note of coriander. Hits the mouth with a high medium body, malt is there and tastes slightly toasted, hops come in the middle but are weak for a double IPA, finish is acidic. I’m not fearing the reaper.


 beernovice39 (256), South Carolina, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/514/20
Oct 25, 2009  
Too much malt and not enough hop! Knew when the wife liked it I would be disappointed.......(fish called wanda moment)....anyway...beer tastes ok, good drink just not what I expect from a DIPA at all. Its not crap like their stout.


 wcampbell (576), Central, South Carolina, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/514/20
Oct 7, 2009  
A little dissapointing for a double IPA. I would call it an imperial amber. Had an overwhelming caramel malt presence without anywhere near enough hops. Too mellow and mild. Lightly bitter finish with some burnt malts. Not bad though.


 greenhorn1 (460), Mission Viejo, California, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/55/103/514/20
Oct 2, 2009  
22 oz bottle. Pours amber with a big head. Aroma smells a bit stale, it lacks the big hops aroma I would expect with a IIPA. Flavor is piney and floral,with a stronger malt backing than I prefer. A bit unbalanced. The ABV is well hidden. Forgettable.


 MmmcKay (276), Brentwood, Tennessee, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/105/515/20
Sep 27, 2009  
Pours a rich brown. Typical soapy, citrus aromas. Nice creamy hoppy mouthfeel. A very mellow double IPA. Not very aggressive. I like it.


 curly (580), Nashville, Tennessee, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/514/20
Sep 27, 2009  
Mostly clear dark orange, thick frothy beige head. Aroma is honey, hop spice, pine bitterness and berries. Taste is grapefruit and resinous bitter hops. Medium body, low smooth carbonation and a lingering bitter finish.



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